Brandon Bethers

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Brandon Bethers is a researcher at the forefront of wearable electronics, with a primary focus on flexible thermoelectric generators (f-TEGs) for self-powered health monitoring. His major contribution lies in pioneering whole fabric-assisted thermoelectric devices, which integrate both electrodes and substrates into a single, ultra-flexible textile. This design overcomes a critical limitation of conventional wearable f-TEGs—their inability to bend and stretch while maintaining device integrity and thermoelectric performance. Bethers’ most-cited work, "Whole Fabric‐Assisted Thermoelectric Devices for Wearable Electronics" (2021), has garnered 74 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. The study demonstrates a fabric-based thermoelectric generator that not only harvests energy but also functions as a temperature sensor, offering a dual-purpose solution for wearable applications. This innovation, featured as a cover article in *Advanced Science* (2022), highlights Bethers’ role in advancing practical, durable, and multifunctional wearable technologies. His work is particularly impactful for students and researchers exploring energy harvesting, flexible electronics, and next-generation health monitoring systems, bridging materials science with real-world wearable utility.